St. John's Day

Documentary about the St. John's Day festival in Tallinn. Recorded with a hidden camera, the film is full of contrasts and expressively depicts the changes in the traditions of Midsummer's Eve and the emotional impoverishment of city dwellers, showing their behaviour at the bonfires - their loneliness as well as their alcohol-induced exuberant state in big crowds.

Release Date

April 1, 1978

Status

Released

Original Title

Jaanipäev

Runtime

20min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Estonian, Russian

Production Companies

Tallinnfilm